Originally Posted by
BoredwLife
As for Spirits automated trip trade, it will NEVER happen. There are a couple of reasons for this. The most important reason I think is that it no longer allows them control over the schedules and most importantly the relief line holders.
The large amount of relief lines are allowing management to circumvent the possible arbitration decision and keep reserve coverage. As far as I can tell 80%+ of the relief lines consisted of 1 trip at the transition and the rest of the line was 100% reserve. Then at least 5 pilots I have spoken to holding said lines say that EVERY single reserve drop and open time pick up have been denied and they are sitting will all reserve on the line. Just my .02.
On #1 I think you may be right. They don't like to give up control, even when it would save them money, or be more efficient.
On #2, it doesn't seem that way in DTW, at least the people I have talked to. But FLL is "home base" and they may be trying something with in conjunction with the new reserve times.